Well, the thing is Ukraine has been known to use barrier troops. And not only is there actual video footage https://sputnikglobe.com/20231231/watch-group-of-retreating-ukrainian-soldiers-shot-by-barrier-troops-1115907212.html but there is an azov commander openly talking about “motivational troops” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QQO1KrjN6o&t=3228s